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CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 25, 2007
Mayor Furlong called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The meeting was opened with the
Pledge to the Flag.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Roger Knutson, Laurie Hokkanen, Kate Aanenson, Paul
Oehme, Greg Sticha, and Todd Hoffman
PUBLIC PRESENT FOR ALL ITEMS:
Jacob & Cindy Omann 6201 Cascade Pass
Jeff Fox Lyman Boulevard
Rick Dorsey 1551 Lyman Boulevard
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Furlong invited interested residents to the
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comprehensive plan open houses on Wednesday, June 27 and Thursday, June 28.
CONSENT AGENDA:Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman Peterson seconded to
approve the following consent agenda items pursuant to the City Manager's
recommendations:
a. Approval of Minutes:
-City Council Work Session Minutes dated June 11, 2007
-City Council Summary and Verbatim Minutes dated June 11, 2007
Receive Commission Minutes:
-Planning Commission Summary and Verbatim Minutes dated June 5, 2007
e. Award of Quote, Resurfacing of Tennis Courts.
f. Approval of Two Registered Land Surveys, 1050 & 1030 Pleasant View Road and 910 &
950 Pleasant View Road, Applicant: Fortier & Associates (Beddor).
g. Approval of Temporary On-Sale Beer & Wine License, Harvest Festival, August 18 &
19, St. Hubert's Catholic Community, 8201 Main Street.
Resolution #2007-36:
h. TH 101 Improvements, PW067F4: Approve Resolution
Supporting STP Funding Solicitation.
City Council Summary - June 25, 2007
i. The Arbors, Project 07-05: Approve Amended Development Contract.
j. Tanadoona Drive/Dogwood Road Reconstruction Project 06-06:
Resolution #2007-37:
1) Adoption of Assessment Roll
Resolution #2007-38:
2) Accept Bids and Award Contract
3) Approve Easement and Right-of-way Acquisitions
4) Approve Consultant Contract for Final Design & Construction Services
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
B. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 4 RE:
ESTABLISHING A PLATTING FEE AND AMENDING THE CONNECTION
FEE.
Councilman Peterson moved, Councilman Litsey seconded that the City Council table the
amendment to City Code Chapter 4 regarding establishing a platting fee and amending the
connectionee. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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C. APPROVAL OF DEBT POLICY.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council table
approval of the Debt Policy to the next City Council meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
D. APPROVAL OF 2006/07 FUND TRANSFERS.
Councilwoman Ernst asked for clarification on item 1, transfers from the capital replacement
fund to the Library Bond Debt service fund.
Resolution #2007-39: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey seconded to
approve the 2006/07 fund transfers as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
LAW ENFORCEMENT/FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATE.
Lieutenant Jim Olson reviewed
the Sheriff's Office area report, and citation list numbers for the month of May. He reminded
residents to slow down for road construction, and highlighted the difference between legal and
illegal fireworks. Chief Geske updated the council on the water rescue on Lake Susan,
recreational fires, grass fires, and the need for people to abide by the watering ban to ensure
adequate water for the fire department in case of a structure fire.
PUBLIC HEARING: COUNTRY INN & SUITES, VACATION FILE 07-03: REQUEST
FOR VACATION OF SNOW FENCE AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE EASEMENT.
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City Council Summary - June 25, 2007
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong called the public hearing to
order. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2007-40: Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that
the City Council approve vacation of the snow fence easement Lot 1, Block 1 and Outlots A
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& B, Bloomberg Addition and Lot 2, Block 1, Bloomberg 2 Addition. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
THE PRESERVE, FILE 06-14: REQUEST FOR VACATION OF UTILITY
EASEMENT.
Paul Oehme presented the staff report on this item. Mayor Furlong called the public hearing to
order. No one spoke and the public hearing was closed.
Resolution #2007-41: Councilman Peterson moved, Councilwoman Ernst seconded that
the City Council approve Planning Case #06-14 for vacation of drainage and utility
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easements, Outlot A, The Preserve at Bluff Creek 1 Addition subject to filing The
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Preserve at Bluff Creek 2 Addition plat and development contract. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
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HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE, 2960 WEST 82 STREET, APPLICANT: HOLIDAY
STATIONSTORES: REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FOR A CANOPY SIGN.
Kate Aanenson presented the staff report and Planning Commission update on this item. Duane
Downey with Amtech Lighting was present representing Holiday Stationstores.
Councilman Litsey moved, Councilman Peterson seconded that the City Council denies
Variance #07-12 for canopy signage above the gas pumps based on the attached findings of
fact. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS:
Councilwoman Tjornhom provided an update on the
Highway 41 River Crossing meeting she attended. Mayor Furlong provided an update on the
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panel discussion he was involved with for the Metropolitan Council's 40 anniversary.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Gerhardt reminded residents of the odd/even
watering ban.
CORRESPONDENCE DISCUSSION.
Councilman Peterson commented on the cost of the
two tier retaining wall at Chanhassen High School.
Councilwoman Ernst moved, Councilman Litsey seconded to adjourn the meeting. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The City Council
meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Prepared by Nann Opheim
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